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Board spotlights bus drivers, CREST club and 916 Inc. student book release
Summary
The Washington Unified board recognized National School Bus Safety Week and honored transportation staff, celebrated the Bridgeway Island CREST club and announced a Black Student Union; 916 Inc. described a summer creative-writing program that produced published student authors and a community book release.
The Washington Unified School District board paused business to recognize several school programs and partners.
Staff observed National School Bus Safety Week, introducing transportation supervisor Angelina Valencia and veteran drivers who described early start times, training and long service; one driver was noted as 30 years with the district. The board invited a brief photo with the team.
The board also heard from Freda Clark and Sandy Holman about the African American Student Leadership Conference and connected programming; speakers highlighted follow-up mentoring and supports that helped participants improve math outcomes. Organizers announced a new Black Student Union at Bridgeway Island with a first meeting planned for Oct. 29; high school students will mentor younger members.
Bridgeway Island’s CREST (Capital Region Engineering Science and Technology) Club described hands-on STEM activities, regional competition success and participation figures (about 120 students last year). Several students shared short remarks about projects such as rockets, cardboard challenges and index-card engineering.
Representatives from 916 Inc., a Sacramento-area literacy nonprofit, presented their summer creative-writing program and book-release partnership with the district. 916 Inc. staff said their programs turned hundreds of students into published authors (program materials cited 202 students published this summer and countywide distribution plans). The nonprofit explained how a playful, low-pressure approach to writing and in-program editing helps reluctant writers become confident and, in some cases, eager public readers.
Board members and the superintendent thanked program leaders and volunteers and noted the events, partnerships and student leadership activities as district strengths. No formal board action or funding commitments were announced at the recognitions.
